Tullett Prebon, one of the world’s leading inter-dealer brokers, today announces that Rob Bilsland has been appointed as Head of Electronic Broking, Asia Pacific. This appointment is with effect from 5 April 2010.

Today’s appointment is part of Tullett Prebon’s continued global investment in electronic platforms, further complimenting its hybrid strategy which uses a combination of voice and electronic broking. Tullett Prebon has successfully grown its suite of electronic platforms in Europe and Northern America, and is now increasing its focus on Asia to ensure the region fully benefits from this growth.

Rob will be based in Singapore where he will continue to report to Paul Humphrey, CEO of Electronic Broking & Information. Rob was previously based in London where he has successfully led the Client Services division within the Electronic Broking department.

Paul Humphrey, CEO of Tullett Prebon Electronic Broking & Information, commented:
“I am delighted that Rob will lead the growth of our electronic business in Asia, building on the success Tullett Prebon has achieved within Europe and North America leveraging the group’s significant IDB voice franchise to develop our advanced hybrid electronic broking platform. Rob brings with him extensive knowledge of our current global platforms and experience in implementing those systems to our clients.”